Giacomo Jaquerio: A Pioneer of Gothic Splendor in Piedmont Giacomo Jaquerio (c. 1375 – 1453) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of medieval Italy, specifically within the vibrant duchy of Savoy. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition—his father was also a painter—Jaquerio’s formative years were marked by constant movement between Turin and Geneva, Switzerland, fostering an exposure to diverse artistic curre…